Dialysis Care Support Practice Test

A 58-year-old client with ESRD performs APD at home. Medical history: obesity and chronic constipation. The client reports new shoulder pain, abdominal fullness, and decreased outflow volume; temperature is 100.6°F (38.1°C). The client asks what to do first. What is the PRIORITY teaching point for a client with peritoneal dialysis?

A 69-year-old client with ESRD performs CAPD at home. The client calls the clinic stating the dialysate outflow is cloudy and the abdomen is tender. Vital signs reported at home: T 101.0°F (38.3°C), HR 106. What symptom should be REPORTED immediately in a client on dialysis?